The new law signed in Arizona may force the federal government to get started on immigration reform. Even if it starts, I wonder when it will be finished. - - Donna Poisl
by ALBOR RUIZ - NY LOCAL
Say what you will about the Arizona law, but without it, Senate Democrats would still be dragging their feet on immigration reform.
The Senate Democratic leadership last Thursday rushed to present the outline of a comprehensive plan that, even without Republican support, is plagued with pages of concessions to those more interested in punishing immigrants than in incorporating them as tax-paying members of society.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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